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Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert B. Austin, Bowling Green State University

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Construction Engineering

university practices. Strategies foraccomplishing this goal emphasize active and reflective learning trough project based learning,helping student make connections to see the relevancy of the subject, group collaboration,empowerment and promoting and assessing deep learning in contrast to surface or strategiclearning. One means of empowering students in the decision making for the class is to offer thema choice to pursue assignments and the ability to pursue something of interest [14].Ponton [33] and others highlighted that teachers affect student outcomes by communicating thepurpose for developing particular skills and the criteria for mastering them. As instructors, weoften profess that we do not want students to memorize but rather understand

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Architectural Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University; Ismail Megri; Sameer Hamoush P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E.

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

Milano,Dept. Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering (ABC), Via Bonardi 9,20133, Milan. ilaria.oberti@polimi.it, francesca.plantamura@polimi.it[19] Jade Woodard (2017), “Investigating Properties of High-Performance Printing Concrete”,Master of Science at North Carolina A&T State University, 85 pages.[20] Brandy Diggs (2017), “Clustering Analysis: Envelope Energy Performance, MoistureControl and Thermal Bridge of Military B-Huts”, Master of Science at North Carolina A&TState University, 91 pages.[21] Sissy S. Wong, Jonah B. Firestone, Lionnel G. Ronduen, EunJin Bang, “Middle SchoolScience and Mathematics Teachers’ Conceptions of the Nature of Science: A One-Year Study onthe Effects of Explicit and Reflective Online

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sulakshana Lal, Curtin University; Anthony Denis Lucey, Curtin University; Euan Lindsay, Charles Sturt University; David Franklin Treagust, Curtin University; Mauro Mocerino, Curtin University; John Matthew Long, Deakin University; Marjan G. Zadnik, Curtin University of Technology

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Approaches, 4th ed. United States of America: SAGE Publications, 2013.[30] B. Alan, Social research methods, 4th ed., vol. 53, no. 9. Oxford University Press, 2013.[31] ABET, “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs.” ABET, pp. 1–29, 2017.Appendix A- Sample of survey questionnaire used for capturing engineering students’perception of interactions in the laboratoryDate: _____________ Time: ___________ Unit: ______________________________________ Student ID Family Name Given Name(s)Reflecting on the laboratory class you just completed:  To register a response completely, fill the bubble  with a blue or black ballpoint pen

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Anne Wingate, Georgia Institute of Technology ; Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Karen M. Feigh, Georgia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

stated as a reason for leaving engineering; the difficultyof the material was often compounded by attitudes and quality of instruction. Tyson [7]considers “Academic Integration” as a key factor in degree attainment, with academicintegration reflected in a sequence of classes- Physics I and II and Calculus I, II, and III.Zhang, et al. [8] considered the relative importance of 20 core science and math coursestaken by engineering majors, finding that grades in only 6 of them were significantpredictors of retention. It is interesting that the course that they found to have the highestpredictive value was General Chemistry 1 Lab, which is not a subject strongly associatedwith advanced topics in mechanical engineering. Indeed, one of the major

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rosalyn W. Berne, University of Virginia

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Engineering Ethics

classrooms with the intention of helping students use technology in a meaningful way.The student ‘swriting above reflects an approach to teaching engineering undergraduatestudents, which integrates social and ethical considerations into their understanding ofengineering. Applying the lenses and language of ANT to the teaching of engineeringethics, elucidates for students the complexity of inter-relationships inherent in allengineering practice.V. ConclusionIn introducing and including ANT as a tool of analysis in the STS 2500 course, studentscame to appreciate the relational dynamics of ethics among and between human and non-human “actants” within the larger socio-technical network of assisted reproductivetechnology. Through the lens of ANT

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Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Cecilia Santa Cruz, PUCP; Graciela del Carmen Fernández de Córdova, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú; Marta Vilela Vilela, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

previously incomplete. Chepén’s officials stated that the studentscarried out a conscientious work and had a positive valuation of the information collectedfrom local actors. Interviewee 2 stated that all the students’ work had been very fruitful interms of reflecting what the residents said, which had not been addressed in a comprehensivemanner previously due to lack of specialists.The students’ projects were feasible, consistent and applicable to the actual city context,which was highly appreciated by the city officials. During the workshop’s closure, the Mayorsaid that the municipality’s contingency plans were being drawn up using the course projectsas reference.In interviews, the former students of the course stated that they have substantially

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COED: Online and Blended Learning Part 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Swaroop Joshi, Ohio State University; Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University; Jeremy Morris, Ohio State University

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Computers in Education

student will receive an email from the app askingher to log into the system and answer the question by a deadline, typically 24-36 hours awayfrom the time the homework is posted, with the deadline also being listed in the email. Theapp will require the student to make a specific choice –such as “domain” or “problem” or “so-lution”, and to include a brief justification as part of her answer. We will refer to this as thestudent’s initial submission. Note, these initial submissions are made by individual students andeach reflects the particular student’s (initial/current) conception of the problem. Also, a studentcan log back in any time before the deadline and modify her answer if she wants to. Figure 2shows the initial submission made by one of

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Understanding Student Development in Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiliang Li P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Nuri Zeytinoglu P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Masoud Mojtahed, Purdue University Northwest; Matthew William Wooden, Purdue University Northwest; Ikechukwu I Nnachi, Purdue University Northwest

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Design in Engineering Education

. Interdisciplinary courses instructions and learning are closely tied to each other.Constructive feedback from engineering educators in different expertise areas are gratefullyappreciated and sincerely thanked by the authors. The voice, opinions and remarks conveyed inthe paper does not reflect any organization’s endorsement but purely the authors’ ownobservations and comments.REFERENCES1. Akili W. (2006) CASE STUDIES IN GEOTECHNICAL/FOUNDATION ENGINEERING: ENGAGING STUDENTS AND BRINGING THE PRACTICE INTO THE CLASSROOM, 2006-7842. Castro, G. (1975), “Liquefaction and Cyclic Mobility of Saturated Sands”. Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division, ASCE, Vol 101, No. GT6, pp 551-569.3. Castro, G. and Poulos, S. J. (1977). “Factors Affecting

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Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Lynn Hrivnak, Ohio State University; Sheena Nastasia Marston, Dynotec Inc; Lisa E. Burris, Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan Dr.Eng., Ohio State University

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Construction Engineering

featured on site can be viewed in Appendix D. Upon completion of the Interactive Safety Training Tool, the user’s earned points aretotaled and can be viewed by the user at the top left corner of the screen throughout the training.A score of greater than, or equal to70% results in a passing score reflecting the pass requirementfor the OSHA 10-Hour/OSHA 30-Hour tests. The total score is based on a calculation of 30 totalpoints, from 15 questions, with a maximum of two points earned from each. As shown in Figures13 and 14, text will appear letting the user know whether they passed and what percentage wasearned. At this time, the user can try again, as mentioned earlier, or end the training. Tryingagain will reset the training for the user

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samson Pepe Goodrich, East Carolina University; Teresa Ryan, East Carolina University; Colleen Janeiro, East Carolina University; Patrick F. O'Malley, Benedictine College

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Engineering Ethics

significant writing demands tobolster the education about and policing of proper citations, plagiarism, and academic integrity ingeneral. These shifts in student responses for Scenarios 1 (Writing:verbatim, no citation) and 8(Figure: copy, no citation) may reflect effectiveness of the faculty efforts. Initial analysis offaculty responses for East Carolina University over the three years (Figure 4) include only onesignificant difference at the 95% CI for Scenario 16, though examination of the individualresponses reveals a single outlier that appears to be a likely response error, in that it isincongruent with that respondents’ other ratings. Smaller sample sizes for faculty responsescontribute to the lack of ascribing significance to these

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing Students for the Future

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Olson, University of San Diego; Andrés Esteban Acero, Universidad de los Andes

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

. Instead, a newseries of assignments asked students to reflect on their understanding of what it means to be achangemaking engineer, and to identify situations where the methods and models of ISYE 340could be used to effect positive change.Revising Lecture MaterialsTo meet the goals of the RED project, RED topics should be introduced into the course whilecontinuing to meet the primary course learning objectives. One way to achieve this is tointroduce common OR models by using RED contexts. For example, the characteristics of LPsmight be introduced using a two-variable example of growing corn or wheat with limitedresources of time, water and fertilizer. The scenario is easily understood but might seem quaintto U.S. students who envision large

Conference Session

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Students' Perspectives

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University; Naeun Cheon, University of Washington; Elba Camila Moise, University of Washington; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References1. Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering, “Broadening participation in America’s STEM workforce: 2011–2012 biennial report to Congress,” National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, 2014. Retrieved from https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/activities/ceose/reports/Full_2011- 2012_CEOSE_Report_to_Congress_Final_03-04-2014.pdf2. S. Hurtado, K. Eagan, and M. Chang, “Degrees of success: Bachelor’s degree completion rates among initial STEM majors,” Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, 2010.3. M. Ong, C. Wright, L. Espinosa, and G. Orfield, “Inside the double bind: A synthesis of empirical research on undergraduate and graduate

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven; Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

3 4 Business risk assessment is the business manager’s responsibility 4 5 I like to learn about entrepreneurship comparison 6 Every time I fail a task, I reflect on why I failed so that I can learn how to do better in the future 6 7 I understand why a monopolistic market is usually not favorable to consumers 7 8 I consider how multiple changes affect each other 8 9 I am confident in leading a team to work on a project

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Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, & Self-efficacy

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebekah J. Hammack, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

well as the barriers theyperceive to doing so. Results indicated that most elementary teachers support the inclusion ofengineering within the science standards for elementary grades. Teachers describe lack ofpreservice and in-service training, lack of background knowledge, lack of materials, lack of timefor planning and implementing lessons, and lack of administrative support as barriers toimplementing engineering activities within their classrooms.*The views and opinions of the speaker expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect thoseof the U.S. Government or any agency thereof.Introduction The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) incorporated engineering practices intoK-12 science standards [1], and because NGSS calls for

Conference Session

Creating a Positive Environment for Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

teaching the first-year and many of thesophomore courses each year versus the most senior faculty 6 years ago. The improved teachingquality and training on developing rapport with students has an impact on improved retentionfrom first-year to sophomore year.Special Needs. The engineering leadership has developed a unique relationship with the directorof students with special needs. The faculty attending the mini-ExCEEd teaching workshopreceive pedagogical training to vary their teaching to meet the learning styles of students (activevs. reflective, sequential vs. global, sensory vs. intuitive, verbal vs. visual). When faculty ensureeach lesson allows a student to learn some content in a preferred style, it assists each student’slevel of

Conference Session

COED: Mechanical Engineering-related Topics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Tonia A. Dousay, University of Idaho; Tyler J. Kerr, University of Wyoming; Larry Schmidt, University of Wyoming; Brandon Seth Gellis, University of Wyoming; Jesse Ballard, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

these efforts to be reflected in faculty and staff participation in the academic year ahead.• Ensuring print quality and overall quality control. 3D printers are the most popular technology housed in the space, and consequently are the machines used most often. As a result, regular maintenance is required to ensure acceptable print quality. In the first semester of operation few visitors knew how to use the software necessary to 3D print objects. Because of this, most 3D printing, including prints for visitors, was completed by staff members. This proved to be challenging for the six staff members for two reasons: 1) print preferences and personal settings varied considerably; and 2) the first printers were largely

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Cognitive Engagement

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin David Lutz, Oregon State University; Allyson Jo Barlow, Oregon State University; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia; Cassandra J. Groen, Virginia Tech; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

positioned asone who generates new ideas and is described with verbs such as reflecting, integrating, and self-explaining. Actively engaged students are similar to constructively engaged students; however,they differ in that actively engaged students manipulate content material without generating newideas or concepts. Activities carried out by these students are often described by verbs such asrepeat, rehearse, and copy. Lastly, passively engaged students are instruction-oriented andreceive information through listening, reading and watching. Importantly, these modes ofengagement are not rigid categories used to describe students. Individuals may demonstrate arange of engagement modes and behaviors throughout their learning, and may engage

Conference Session

Sustainability in Civil Engineering

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech

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Civil Engineering

Grant No.1635534. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] ASCE, Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century: Preparing the Civil Engineer for the Future, Second Edition. Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2008.[2] P. A. Vesilind and A. S. Gunn, “Sustainable development and the ASCE Code of Ethics,” J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract., vol. 124, no. 3, pp. 72–74, 1998.[3] R. K. comments, “10 projections for the global population in 2050,” Pew Research Center, 03-Feb-2014. .[4] S. J. Davis, K. Caldeira, and H. D. Matthews, “Future CO2 Emissions and

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Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian J Novoselich P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Tom Weis, Rhode Island School of Design; Harry Howard Jones IV

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

experience.Assumptions: When asked to reflect on any underlying assumptions or perceptions the students may havebrought with them into the collaboration with the prompt, “what assumptions or perceptions didyou have about your counterparts prior to the experience?” Two themes emerged from thestudent responses: 1) No Assumptions and 2) Unhelpfulness (Table 4)Table 4: Summary of Assumption Themes Prompt: What assumptions or perceptions did you have about your counterparts prior to the experience? Assumption Themes Description A lack of awareness regarding counterparts prevented any No Assumptions preconceptions. The differences between the two groups of students

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Studies in Engineering Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mo Hu, Virginia Tech; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; John S. Gero, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Design in Engineering Education

), electroencephalogram (EEG), and functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI). fNIRS can be worn as a cap and the sources on the cap emit near-infrared light in thespectrum of 700-900nm into the cortex. Hemoglobin absorbs more light than water and othertissue in the brain. Increase in hemoglobin in the brain is associated with an increase in cognitiveactivity [24]. The light which is not absorbed is reflected back to the detectors on the cap. Thedifferent absorption spectra of oxy-hemoglobin and deoxy-hemoglobin make it possible todescribe activated brain regions and cognitive activities through the change in hemoglobinconcentration, or Blood Oxygenation Level Dependent (BOLD) response.fMRI similarly measures activity indirectly through changes in hemoglobin in

Conference Session

Design in the BME curriculum

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia; David Chen, University of Virginia

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Biomedical Engineering

key course-specificmetrics common to the evaluations in both the J-Term and spring versions of the course, and wehave summarized some representative student comments from each of the terms. Quantitativeresponses were based on a 5-point Likert response (5 = strongly agree, 3 = neutral, and 1 =strongly disagree) to the following statements: “I learned a great deal in this course,” and“Overall, this was a worthwhile course” (Table 3). Mean responses reflect a weighted averagebased upon the number of students assigning a specific score, and standard deviations werecalculated according to the same weights.Table 3: Summary of anonymous end-of-course feedback for each term (5-point Likert scale).Academic Percent com- Learned a great deal

Conference Session

Making, Hacking, and Extracurricular Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Petney, Rice 360 Institute for Global Health; Samuel Gonthako Ng'anjo, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic; Joseph Chikaphonya Phiri, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic; Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University; Ann Saterbak, Duke University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

14/15 ME 2/6 4/7(A) Prototyping tool usage: Department-specific tool use in EE projects increasedsignificantly from before-PIDS at 5.7 (SD 2.5) to after-PIDS at 9.6 (SD 2.6); t(9) = 3.63, p =0.003 (Figure 1). Department-specific tool use among ME projects experienced a small, butsignificant increase from 6.8 (SD 2.0) to 8.9, (SD 2.1); t(17) = 2.45, p = .012 (Figure 1). Figure 1. Tool usage among department-specific projects.Within EE, the increase in tool use reflects an increase in both the number of tools used by eachteam and the proficiency of tool use. All tools were used by a larger percentage of teams after thedesign studio; the largest gains were made among

Conference Session

Experiences in Manufacturing Engineering Education

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Weaver, Brigham Young University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

failure, and seek out growth opportunities.Similarly, Cutts, et. al18, conducted a study in their introductory programming course at theUniversity of Glasgow. Students in the course received one or more of three tools designed to be“mindset interventions,” i.e., to help students shift from a fixed to a growth mindset. The firsttool was a series of workshops taught by the tutors, guiding the students in reflecting on theirexperiences so far in the course and how they fit into a fixed or growth mindset. The second toolwas a handout listing resources, tools, and tips successful computing students frequently use toget unstuck. This handout would be referenced by the tutors whenever they helped a student,guiding them towards a recognition that they

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3 – Course and Program Outcomes

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stu Turner, US Air Force Academy Systems Engineering; Kalyn Tung, United States Air Force Academy; Cory Cooper, United States Air Force Academy

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Systems Engineering

@usafa.edu Lt Col Cory Cooper, Ph.D. cory.cooper@usafa.edu Capt Kalyn Tung, M.S. kalyn.tung@usafa.eduDisclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theofficial policy or position of the United States Air Force Academy, the Air Force, the Department ofDefense, or the U.S. Government. Distribution A. Approved for public release, USAFA-DF-2018-96:distribution unlimited.References[1] ABET, “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2018-2019,” 2017. [Online]. Available:http://www.abet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/E001-18-19-EAC-Criteria-11-29-17-FINAL_updated1218.pdf. [Accessed: Jan 18, 2018].[2] Scott, B., and J. Bartolomei. "US Air Force Academy Launches

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Social Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mayra S. Artiles , Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Stephanie G. Adams, Old Dominion University; Coletta E Johnson Bey, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

a differentperspective of how a student’s URM identity could affect their progress towards degree completion. Finally,it provides institutions with recommendations on how to improve their support for students towards doctoraldegree completion. Acknowledgements This research was supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. 1723314. Anyopinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authorsand do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. References [1] M. Sana, “Immigrants and natives in US science and engineering occupations, 1994–2006,” Demography, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 801–820, 2010. [2] “Engage to Excel: Producing One

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Career Decisions and Faculty Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rohini N. Abhyankar, Arizona State University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

thismaterial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF. The authorsacknowledge the larger research study team including Amy Arnolds for her help with intercoderwork. We also thank our study participants and partner school liaisons.References[1] C. Amelink, and E. G. Creamer, “Gender differences in elements of the undergraduate experience that influence satisfaction with the engineering major and the intent to pursue engineering as a career,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 99, no. 1, pp. 81-92, 2010.[2] S. Sheppard, S. Gilmartin, H. L. Chen, K. Donaldson, G. Lichtenstein, O. Eris, M. Lande, and G. Toye, “Exploring the engineering student experience: Findings from the Academic Pathways

Conference Session

Two-year College Potpourri

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; Dana Hamadeh, Palm Beach State College; Annie Laurie Myers, Broward College; Michael Vitale, East Carolina University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

theadvantage of one of the largest and most diverse populations of learners in the state of Florida. TheBC and PBSC student populations reflect the socioeconomic and ethnic diversity of the SouthFlorida area, with a majority of the enrolled students hailing from minority backgrounds.The articulation program has intended to build a sustainable and growing pipeline of studentsenrolling in Computer Engineering and Computer Science majors. The implementation of theprogram has centered on student success. As we prepared the program, we asked, “What dostudents need to successfully decide/get into college?” In addition to the reducing the worryabout how they would pay for College, we recognized that students need support in terms ofmentoring and advising

Conference Session

Social Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nelson S. Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno; Justin Charles Major, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

identified as Asian, Hispanic or White. As stated previously this may reflect thestudents’ willingness to participate in engineering’s culture, although at this time no conclusiveevidence, and presents a clear arena for future work.Out-degreeHaving established that social structure was receptive to diverse interactions, we tested to see if aparticular racial group was more socially active than their peers. The descriptive statistics (Table3) suggest that out-degree behavior is highly volatile (large standard deviations and range),positively skewed and extremely leptokurtic. KW testing (H(5) = 5.6179, p = .3452) concludesthat out-degree values are not dependent on the students’ racial/ ethnicity identification. Table 3: Descriptive statistics for

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Anderson, Montana Engineering Education Research Center; Tariq Akmal, Washington State University; Phillip Himmer, Montana State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

preferred if the report was due before the exam, so we all get a chance to really think and analyze the process. The math would be good practice for the exam as well. The demonstration was confusing at first, but I feel like struggling my way through it really helped me understand the concepts. It was helpful to be required to solve these equations and calculate actual values. It was, however, do to inconsistent data, unhelpful to get values that were no reflective of reality. Yes, the hands on nature of directly seeing the effects of the energy balance helped me understand the equation visually and mentally. It helped me in setting up a problem to solve for the friction of the system. I believe I could have

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First-year Programs Division Postcard Session 1: Retention and Student Success Strategies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth R. Kurban, University of Maryland, College Park; Paige E. Smith, University of Maryland, College Park; Kurubel Belay, University of Maryland

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

student development and transfer into engineering.Participants were recruited from the 2013 to 2016 cohorts through a recruitment email explainingthe purpose of the study. Two focus groups of six participants each were conducted, lastingapproximately 75 minutes each. Focus group participants provided their consent for recordingthe session. Following an introduction, overview of the study, and completion of the IRB consentforms, the focus group facilitator engaged the students in a series of discussion questions andactivities, encouraging students to reflect on and share about their experiences in the FYSEprogram. After the sessions, the recordings were transcribed and reviewed by the researchers.Transcriptions and notes were then coded for